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Basic Buttered Peas Recipe

Basic Buttered Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 quart water, for boiling
1 lb peas
1 tbsp salt (for boiling peas)
1 tbsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper
optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce , freshly chopped tarragon , chives , mint , parsley, soaked

Directions:

Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	117.29 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	4%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	1754.9mg	73%
Potassium	277.85mg	6%
Total Carbs	15.87g	5%
Sugars	6.8g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	5.7g	11%
Vitamin C	45.4mg	76%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	53.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	32.76 Kcal (137 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.8g	4%
Cholesterol	2.13mg	3%
Sodium	490.18mg	73%
Potassium	77.61mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.43g	5%
Sugars	1.9g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	23%
Protein	1.59g	11%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	76%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	15.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

1.8

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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